Mediterranean-Twist Salmon

Mediterranean Diet - Diet and Healthy

A little twist on your basic salmon recipe. It's healthy, delicious, and a real crowd pleaser! Make extra because everyone will want seconds! This recipe goes great over couscous. If you are like me and love tomatoes, add 1 cup instead of 1/2 cup.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Mediterranean-Twist Salmon

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 (4 ounce) fillets salmon

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 clove garlic

minced

½ cup chopped tomatoes

or more to taste

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

6 fresh basil leaves

chopped

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Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook salmon in the hot oil until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook until heated through about 5 minutes. Pour balsamic vinegar into tomato mixture; add basil. Cook and stir tomato mixture until flavors blend about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Place salmon on a plate and top with tomato sauce.

Nutritional Information

Mediterranean-Twist Salmon

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 347.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.8g 50%

Carbohydrates: 3.8g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 25.6g 39%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 19%

Cholesterol: 75.7mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 1396.4IU 28%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.8mg 83%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 9.1mg 15%

Folate: 22mcg 6%

Calcium: 43.9mg 4%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 42.5mg 15%

Potassium: 492mg 14%

Sodium: 62.8mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 230.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.